Description
This slide contains numerous stained Paramecium specimens, a genus of ciliated protozoa commonly found in freshwater. Under the microscope, students can observe:
- Cell membrane and cilia
- Macronucleus and occasionally micronucleus
- Contractile vacuole and food vacuoles
- Oral groove (feeding structure)
Features
Specimen: Paramecium (typically Paramecium caudatum) - Preparation Type: Wholemount - Staining: General stain to highlight cell membrane and macronucleus - Slide Size: Standard 75 × 25 mm glass slide